Caffeine, Energy Boosters, &amp; Other Performance Enhancing Drugshttp://goaskalice.columbia.edu/taxonomy/term/36/%2A
enMetabolifehttp://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/metabolife-0
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<p>Alice,</p>
<p>I am a 22-year-old college student. I weigh about 140 lbs. and I am 5 feet 5 inches tall and I want to start using the diet drug Metabolife. I was wondering if you can tell me how safe it is. I want to lose about 15 to 20 pounds and I was hoping to get your insight on the issue and, if possible, any health risk or addiction issues. I will really appreciate your answer on this matter. I tried research on the Internet and all I could get is info on people who want to sell me the product. I don't want to use something and become dependent on it or risk my health. It's just not worth it. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p> </div>
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Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:26:37 +0000onsoadmin847961 at http://goaskalice.columbia.eduHangover-helping product?http://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/hangover-helping-product-0
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<p>Dear Alice,</p>
<p>I found a product for Hangovers that people claim really works. From the ingredient list, attached, can you offer your opinion? It contains Vitamin B-1 (250 mg), Aspirin (450 mg), Tylenol (288 mg), Calcium Carbonate (500 mg), and Caffeine (64 mg).</p> </div>
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Fri, 27 Oct 2017 19:32:22 +0000onsoadmin840936 at http://goaskalice.columbia.eduMixing alcohol with energy drinks — Safe or risky?http://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/mixing-alcohol-energy-drinks-%E2%80%94-safe-or-risky-0
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<p>Dear Alice,</p>
<p>Are the health risks of drinking Red Bull and vodka in moderation (two to three) drinks an evening any greater than drinking two or three rum and Cokes, or two or three anything and Mountain Dew?</p> </div>
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Mon, 09 Oct 2017 20:23:58 +0000onsoadmin828281 at http://goaskalice.columbia.eduGrapefruit juice and coffeehttp://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/grapefruit-juice-and-coffee-0
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<p>Hey Alice!</p>
<p>I've heard that drinking coffee and grapefruit juice at around the same time can extend the effects of caffeine. Is this true? I know that grapefruits can increase the bioavailability of some drugs... what about caffeine? Is this at all dangerous?</p>
<p>Thanks. You're awesome, Alice!</p> </div>
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Fri, 22 Sep 2017 21:50:02 +0000onsoadmin814176 at http://goaskalice.columbia.eduCan caffeine make social anxiety worse?http://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/can-caffeine-make-social-anxiety-worse-0
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<p>Dear Alice,</p>
<p>My partner suffers from mild social anxiety. Is it possible that this disorder can be aggravated by stimulants such as coffee? I have noticed that on days he drinks lots of coffee, the disorder seems worse, and he is more uncomfortable.</p>
<p>Please help! If we can eliminate possible aggravates of the disorder, he would be so much happier!</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Caring Partner</p> </div>
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Fri, 07 Jul 2017 18:34:16 +0000onsoadmin723226 at http://goaskalice.columbia.eduStress + coffee + no sleep = ulcer?http://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/stress-coffee-no-sleep-ulcer-0
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<p>(1) Dear Alice,</p>
<p>I have had acid coming up my throat from my stomach for the last 3 weeks. It comes up and just burns my throat. What is it? Do I have an ulcer? By the way, I get 3 hours of sleep a night, and my roommate doesn't help the situation.</p>
<p>signed,</p>
<p>Ulcer</p>
<p>(2) Dear Alice,</p>
<p>I have recently asked you about my would be ulcer. I shall pose the question again. Lately I have this damn acid coming up my throat. I've been under a lot of stress and have strange sleeping habits. I am also drinking a lot of coffee. I drink about 5 cups of coffee a day and my roommate isn't exactly stress relieving. I go to bed about 3:30am and wake up about 5:45am for crew. Am I dying? Do I have an ulcer? What's wrong with me?</p>
<p>Signed,</p>
<p>Deathly Ill</p> </div>
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Tue, 09 May 2017 19:08:46 +0000onsoadmin627771 at http://goaskalice.columbia.eduUsing stimulant drugs to studyhttp://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/using-stimulant-drugs-study
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<p>1) Dear Alice,</p>
<p>I have a large amount of course work, which is combined with a job and extra-curriculars, and while I want to succeed in all of them, I find that I simply don't have enough time, even though I currently sleep only 4 or 5 hours a night. I mentioned this to a group of my friends here at school, and it turns out they all take stimulants to help them manage jam-packed undergraduate life. The pills are called ADDERALL and PROVIGIL. I have acquired some for myself, but before I take them, could you tell me if either has serious health risks? I do not have any other health problems or take any other medications. A few of my friends tell me that they sometimes stay awake for as long as 3 or 4 days. If it is reasonably safe, that would be great! Thank you.</p>
<p>Sincerely,<br />
No time for sleep</p>
<p>2) Dear Alice,</p>
<p>Given the fact that this is a top-notch school, it's total hoo-ha that you haven't included any info on all the non-hard core, but still illegal, "study stimulants." Is all this ADDERALL gonna do me permanent damage or what?</p>
<p>awaiting your response,<br />
awake</p> </div>
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Fri, 17 Mar 2017 17:16:25 +0000onsoadmin560071 at http://goaskalice.columbia.eduDoes Ritalin have sexual side effects?http://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/does-ritalin-have-sexual-side-effects-0
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<p>Dear Alice,</p>
<p>Can Ritalin, or similar medications, affect a male's ability to orgasm or ejaculate?</p> </div>
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Fri, 04 Dec 2015 19:39:45 +0000onsoadmin114671 at http://goaskalice.columbia.eduCaffeine contenthttp://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/caffeine-content-0
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<p>Dear Alice,</p>
<p>Obscure questions about caffeine: relative to each other, how much caffeine is there in:</p>
<ul><li>An average chocolate bar,</li>
<li>An average cup of coffee, and</li>
<li>An average soda pop (twelve ounces)?</li>
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Fri, 28 Aug 2015 13:41:07 +0000onsoadmin46441 at http://goaskalice.columbia.eduGuarana vs. caffeine?http://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/guarana-vs-caffeine
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<p>Dear Alice,</p>
<p>Is there a difference between guarana and caffeine? Is guarana better for you than caffeine?</p> </div>
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Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:51:05 +0000onsoadmin19846 at http://goaskalice.columbia.eduDoes caffeine affect athletic performance?http://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/does-caffeine-affect-athletic-performance
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<p>Alice,</p>
<p>I play on the varsity soccer team. My team's coach and captains have told us not to drink beverages with caffeine because they dehydrate you. Is this true? Are there any other harmful effects of caffeine on athletes?</p> </div>
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Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:47:20 +0000onsoadmin2546 at http://goaskalice.columbia.eduDoes caffeine raise blood pressure?http://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/does-caffeine-raise-blood-pressure
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<p>Dear Alice,</p>
<p>Does caffeine raise your blood pressure?</p> </div>
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Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:37:18 +0000onsoadmin2691 at http://goaskalice.columbia.eduBothered by boyfriend's steroid usehttp://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/bothered-boyfriends-steroid-use
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<p>Dear Alice,</p>
<p>My boyfriend is on steroids. He injects them through his rear end. I have seen no negative signs of this but I have read about them and I am worried that extended use of this drug will lead to serious problems, emotional and physical. I have told him about the problems steroids cause, but he doesn't think it will happen to him. What could I do to stop his use?</p> </div>
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Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:32:38 +0000onsoadmin15801 at http://goaskalice.columbia.eduCoffee withdrawal symptoms?http://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/coffee-withdrawal-symptoms
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<p>Hi Alice,</p>
<p>Been reading your site for a while and wanted to first thank you for an excellent site! So anyway, here's the question:</p>
<p>I've been having headaches off and on for the past year and noticed that it seems to coincide with days that I don't drink coffee in the morning. I've heard of becoming "addicted" to caffeine, so I decided I should just go ahead and quit for a while. This past week, I cut out coffee and all caffeine-related products from my diet, and have been suffering from pounding headaches every day. Today (six days from my last cup of coffee) is the first day that I don't seem to have a headache. Is this common? And also, any ideas on what will happen if I do have some coffee? Will my system require coffee every day again (at the sake of a pounding headache)? I'm completely clueless on this, and I love coffee, so any advice would be helpful.</p>
<p>— de-caffeinated and hating it</p> </div>
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Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:32:38 +0000onsoadmin23336 at http://goaskalice.columbia.eduCaffeine's effects on healthhttp://goaskalice.columbia.edu/answered-questions/caffeines-effects-health
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<p>Hi Alice,</p>
<p>I drink a lot of Diet Coke in one day. I would guess I would finish off three or four two-liter bottles in one day. I am wondering what the effects of the caffeine are doing to my body. (I feel fine.) Sometimes I would drink caffeine-free soda. I'm very confused about if caffeine is good or bad for you, as well. And do I get enough sleep as well? I know I must be addicted to the caffeine by now! And is that bad for me? Thank you.</p>
<p>— addicted caffeine drinker</p> </div>
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Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:32:38 +0000onsoadmin2696 at http://goaskalice.columbia.edu